Commercial Real Estate Podcast

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Cybersecurity Risks in Real Estate with James Trainor, SVP of AON Jan 16, 2025

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with James Trainor, Senior Vice President at AON, to explore the pressing issue of cybersecurity in the real estate sector. Drawing from James’s extensive experience in cybercrime, the discussion covers...

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Challenges and Triumphs of Converting Unused Office Spaces to Vibrant Residential Units with Maxim Olshevsky, CEO of Astra Group Corp Jan 15, 2025

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Maxim Olshevsky, CEO of Astra Group Corp. They explore the challenges and triumphs of converting underutilized office spaces into vibrant residential units in Calgary. Maxim shares his journey in...

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Ottawa’s Real Estate Landscape with Sachin Anand, VP of Acquisitions at Regional Group Jan 09, 2025

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Sachin Anand, Vice President of Acquisitions at Regional Group. Join them as they explore the real estate market in Ottawa. They discuss investment strategies, the evolution of office spaces,...

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Building Toronto: A Public Showdown on Housing Policy with Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor Jan 02, 2025

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Welcome to the CRE Podcast: 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Brad Bradford, the first active-sitting politician to ever appear on our podcast, and Toronto City Councillor for Beaches-East York, to discuss the pressing challenges in Toronto’s housing market and...

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The Top Episode of 2024 with Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties Dec 26, 2024

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What better way to end the year than by revisiting the most downloaded episode of 2024! To celebrate a huge year for the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring you this standout conversation with Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties. Whether you’re listening again or discovering this episode for the first time, it’s...

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Housing Crunch: Immigration, Rent, and the Future of Canadian Real Estate with Francis Cortellino, Chief Analyst at CMHC Dec 19, 2024

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Francis Cortellino, Chief Analyst at CMHC, to discuss Canada’s housing market challenges. They explore how immigration is driving rental demand, the impact of limited supply on affordability, and the...

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Sustainable Cities and Public Trust: LeBreton Flats and the NCC’s Vision with Katie Paris, Director at NCC Dec 12, 2024

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Katie Paris, Director of Building LeBreton at the National Capital Commission (NCC). Together, they explore the NCC’s unique role as Eastern Ontario’s largest landlord and its impact on Ottawa’s...

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The Future of Leasing: DashQ’s Impact on Multifamily Landlords with Zev Kershman Dec 05, 2024

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam welcome Zev Kershman, VP of Product and Customer Success at DashQ, a cutting-edge lead-to-lease platform for multifamily landlords. Recorded at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference, Zev discusses how DashQ uses AI to...

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The Evolution of Canadian REITs with Stephen Sender, Allied Properties REIT Nov 28, 2024

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam welcome Stephen Sender, Board Member at Allied Properties REIT and Sienna Senior Living, to discuss the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in the Canadian REIT market. Stephen shares his journey from South Africa...

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The Impact of Public Opinion and Political Pressure on Canadian Real Estate with David Coletto, Founder of Abacus Data Nov 21, 2024

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam dive into the pressing housing crisis in Canada with the help of David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. A company that shares insights on public opinion trends, the political landscape, and the...

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